North Korea versus South Korea, the separation between the two and what would happen if they were to re-unite.
2. Give two reasons why you selected this topic.
I selected this topic because I find the fact that North and South Korea are considered two different countries very interesting, I also wonder what would happen if the two were to mend their ties and become one. How the North, being so far behind in modern times would react and fit into the Southern Korean life style.
3. To what specific course(s) does your topic relate? Explain.
History.
Comparative Civilizations: Comparing the differences and similarities between the two halves of Korea.
4. Determine whether the primary focus of the issue is cultural, resource, economic, environmental or political. Explain your decision.
I think the primary focus of the issue I will present is going to be both cultural and political. Cultural, due to the differences stated above, and political due to the difference in their governments and lifestyles.
5. Recreate the following chart on a separate piece of paper. Using the following “K-W-L Organizer”, recall what you already know about your topic, organize any new ideas, ask questions and record your learning.
K: What I Know about the Topic
W: What I want to Know about the Topic
L: What I have Learned about the Topic from Preliminary Reading / Courses Studied
North and South Korea were separated after WW2 due to communist/ democracy tension.
I want to know what would happen if they would reunite, and what challenges they would face as a new country.
There was a war that resulted in nothing more than what they began with.
North Korea is said to be 60 years behind South Korea in technology and times.
6. Based on your prior knowledge and studies, what are three important themes or issues pertinent to this topic? Outline and explain.
1) Communism versus democracy
2) South Korea is more modernized where North Korea is agrarian. (Future versus the past)
3) Military versus education
7. Create TWO controversial statements about the topic that your thesis paper may answer.
1) North and South Korea should make peace and unite.
2) The social differences between North and South Korea are preventing them from reuniting.
8. Using the “Evaluating Internet Resources Criteria” found at the following website: http://www.library.ubc.ca/home/evaluating/Easyprint.html find 3 resources on your topic on the web that fit the criteria of a valid Internet resource.
NAME: Danielle Waters Step 2: Developing a Hypothesis & Research Questions TOPIC:
North vs. South Korea
OVERVIEW OF TOPIC:
Social issues
Political issues
Difference in leaderships (communism versus democracy)
Korean War
North Korea being 60 years behind South Korea
CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION(S) REGARDING TOPIC:
What or who is preventing North and South Korea from setting their differences aside and unifying?
What is preventing North Korea from modernizing in the 21st century?
HYPOTHESIS:
The social differences between North and South Korea are preventing them from reuniting.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS: You should have a minimum of TWO (2) questions of each type for your research. These questions should be clear and relate to your hypothesis. Remember, they should guide you in your research not confuse you. Ø Factual Questions
Who is responsible for the social differences between North and South Korea?
Which countries were involved in the Korean War back in 1950?
Ø Clarification Questions
Which side initially attacked the other on June 25th, 1950?
What were the reasons for the initial attack?
Why did Korea decide that a division on the 38th parallel would be the best solution to their difference in ideologies?
Ø Interpretive Questions
Are the people of North and South Korea able to coexist in one society?
In order to reunite would Korea need the help of the UN or other powerful nations in order to prevent another civil war?
Ø Inquiry Questions
What steps would be necessary in order for North and South Korea to reunite peacefully and successfully?
What are the consequences for stopping the division at the 38th parallel?
What would happen to the people of North Korea if the two sides reunited when they realized they were at a disadvantage to those in the South?
STEP 1
Due: Wed, April 27
http://www.markville.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/history/honours/topicselection.htmlSTEP 1: TOPIC SELECTION
1. What is your topic? Give a brief overview.
North Korea versus South Korea, the separation between the two and what would happen if they were to re-unite.
2. Give two reasons why you selected this topic.
I selected this topic because I find the fact that North and South Korea are considered two different countries very interesting, I also wonder what would happen if the two were to mend their ties and become one. How the North, being so far behind in modern times would react and fit into the Southern Korean life style.
3. To what specific course(s) does your topic relate? Explain.
History.
Comparative Civilizations: Comparing the differences and similarities between the two halves of Korea.
4. Determine whether the primary focus of the issue is cultural, resource, economic, environmental or political. Explain your decision.
I think the primary focus of the issue I will present is going to be both cultural and political. Cultural, due to the differences stated above, and political due to the difference in their governments and lifestyles.
5. Recreate the following chart on a separate piece of paper. Using the following “K-W-L Organizer”, recall what you already know about your topic, organize any new ideas, ask questions and record your learning.
K: What I Know about the Topic
W: What I want to Know about the Topic
L: What I have Learned about the Topic from Preliminary Reading / Courses Studied
6. Based on your prior knowledge and studies, what are three important themes or issues pertinent to this topic? Outline and explain.
1) Communism versus democracy
2) South Korea is more modernized where North Korea is agrarian. (Future versus the past)
3) Military versus education
7. Create TWO controversial statements about the topic that your thesis paper may answer.
1) North and South Korea should make peace and unite.
2) The social differences between North and South Korea are preventing them from reuniting.
8. Using the “Evaluating Internet Resources Criteria” found at the following website: http://www.library.ubc.ca/home/evaluating/Easyprint.html find 3 resources on your topic on the web that fit the criteria of a valid Internet resource.
1) http://www.aolnews.com/2010/11/23/north-vs-south-the-balance-of-forces-in-korea/2) http://www.korean-war.com/
3) http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/16/eveningnews/main5987983.shtml
STEP 3
NAME: Danielle WatersStep 2: Developing a Hypothesis & Research Questions
TOPIC:
North vs. South Korea
OVERVIEW OF TOPIC:
CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION(S) REGARDING TOPIC:
HYPOTHESIS:
RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
You should have a minimum of TWO (2) questions of each type for your research. These questions should be clear and relate to your hypothesis. Remember, they should guide you in your research not confuse you.
Ø Factual Questions
Ø Clarification Questions
Ø Interpretive Questions
Ø Inquiry Questions